residents of border towns in Russia fear bombing

Near the border with Ukraine, on the Russian side, the border crossing is closed. Above the trees, France Télévisions teams film white smoke rising in the distance, above the trees. It comes from the fighting on Ukrainian territory. In the small neighboring town, the sounds of gunfire are omnipresent. Since the Russian offensive launched on the border towards Kharkiv, strikes have increased. A projectile even fell on a Russian building and many windows were blown out.

After the explosion on May 19, residents filmed the rescue of a 77-year-old resident, who did not survive. His family and neighbors attended his funeral, with the sound of cannons in the background. In the Russian city of Belgorod, the sky is being scanned with concern because drones have been spotted. Officially, Russia claims to have launched this offensive on Kharkiv to protect cities located in the west of the country.